Hampton proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 89) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Pawnee City Indians 27-24. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 59-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Wyatt Dose
| 09/19/25 vs Pawnee City | 193 |
| 11/01/24 vs Stuart | 97 |
| 10/25/24 vs Santee | 58 |
| 10/17/24 @ Ansley/Litchfield | 34 |
| 10/11/24 vs Stuart | -4 |
| + 5 more games |
Hampton was led to victory by Landen Rojewski and Wyatt Dose. Rojewski picked up 95 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Dose threw for 193 yards and a pair of TDs. That's the most passing yards Dose has posted since back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Pawnee City still got an impressive performance from Payton Rose, who rushed for 77 yards and two scores on only ten carries. Rose also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making one tackle.
The win (which was Hampton's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.7 points on average this season. As for Pawnee City, their loss dropped their record down to 2-1.
Hampton and Pawnee City will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Hawks will face off against rival Grand Island Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Pawnee City is set to take on their familiar foe Parkview Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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